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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1945
Page
6
Weekly analysis notes the collapse of the Reich signals the end of German dominance in Europe. It critiques postwar policy while highlighting Truman’s 7 percent budget cut and its economic implications.
Speer declares Allied mercy but notes German fate lies with enemies as Doenitz and Himmler seek surrender terms. Allies partition Germany and Austria while Rundstedt, aged field marshal, faces end of a war era. Rutgers tests show quick frozen pies rival fresh baking in flavor and pastry quality.
The article notes sustained high demand for farm products in 1945 with consumer incomes ample to buy civilian supplies. It cites February 1945 nonagricultural income payments at 240, the highest on record and about 5 percent above the prior year.
President Truman orders a budget reduction totaling 83 billion with military outlays at 70 billion. Largest cut hits shipbuilding, with a 7.365 billion slash, leaving 2.2425 million for ongoing work and 600 million for future building and reconversion. Other trims affect education and defense research, information services, and transportation.
U S raiders hit Japanese shipping hard with air conditioned submarines and sun lamps. Vice Admiral Charles Lockwood Jr. says the crews remain tough as they target Jap supply routes, sinking heavy cargo and combat vessels.
War Production board officials say arms contracts are being cut back to ease readjustment after V E Day. Civilian goods output rises but war products still dominate with at least 48 billion dollars of munitions in the first postwar year. Some material and manpower controls will remain for Pacific needs and essential civilian industries may get priority.
John Browne of Milwaukee entered a basement tank in a diving equipment facility wearing a 50 pound suit and a helium-oxygen mask. Pumps created pressure equivalent to 550 feet of water while Browne remained submerged. He claimed the test a success and suggested dives to 650 feet may be possible for submarine rescue operations.
Breeders and turfmen face about 5 million dollars monthly in upkeep since the V E Day ban on horse racing. The figure covers 32,000 horses with 20,000 on farms and 12,000 in training or running at daily costs. Loss of purses since January 3 is estimated near 4 million dollars, with track management offering loan assistance.
Washington dispatch outlines bitter fight over extending the Reciprocal Trade Agreements act for three years and enabling the President to cut tariffs another 50 percent. It argues the issue reflects broader foreign policy aims and the Good Neighbor policy, linking reciprocal trade to Bretton Woods and open trade among nations.
Delegates at the United Nations postwar security conference in San Francisco focused on international trusteeships for conquered territories. U S representatives urged a plan allowing permanent U S bases on occupied islands via long term leases, modeled on Bermuda Newfoundland West Indies and the Panama Canal Zone agreements.
A special House committee urged adequate pricing supported by government subsidies to ease meat shortages. The panel proposed a $4 per hundredweight boost for fat cattle and a hog floor rise to 13.50, arguing higher producer margins will curb black markets.
Caloped window cornices are shown as a housekeepers friend adding a polished look with no extra work. The sketch features scallop trimmed shelves atop cupboards, suitable for living rooms kitchens or dining rooms. The guide covers shaping sizes and connecting curves with plywood materials and paintable waterproof coverings.
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